Tory

[ck1]

Where does the word `tory' come from with regards to the conservatives?

[Old_Geezer]

Read somewhere it was something to do with Irish bogtrotters, whoever they were.

Nothing on Wikipedia ?

[chanel5]

Nothing to do with "Irish bog trotters", whatever they are.
The word Tory derives from the Middle Irish word tóraidhe; modern Irish tóraí; modern Scottish Gaelic Tòraidh: outlaw, robber or brigand, from the Irish word tóir, meaning "pursuit", since outlaws were "pursued men".

[Old_Geezer]

Looks the same thing to me.

[chanel5]

Are you not aware that it is now regarded as extremely offensive to call Irish people "bog trotters"? It is akin to calling black African people "jungle bunnies" and reflects a similar level of intelligence and social awareness in the speaker.

[Mamyalynne]

It really depends whether you want the origins of the word alone or how it became politicised ck1 the latter is here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tory#United_Kingdom

[Old_Geezer]

Not in the slightest. Why should I ? Why should it be ? So you knew it was right but claimed otherwise anyway ? I think if anyone has a problem with their intelligence it's likely to be those making personal remarks to and about others on this site.

[chanel5]

Always a good strategy to play the victim, when you are in the wrong.

[Old_Geezer]

Ah that's where you get it from. Should've realised.

[chanel5]

I think you are making assumptions here, OG. Just FYI, I am not Irish.

[Old_Geezer]

Not at all. I don't see anywhere which it claims you are. Just noting your advice where you explain your earlier strategy.

[hc4361]

Excellent question, thank you

[chanel5]

I enjoyed our spat, OG but I think now we need to let someone answer the actual question before we bring wrath upon ourselves for causing diversion. Thanks for the fun.

[gulliver1]

19 18, yes you are quite correct, in describing the Tories as "outlaws and robbers " Robbers Definitely.and now Bonker Boris is in charge , hence the Outlaw.

[dance2trance]

I just looked it up on Google the answer is.........